
Furnishings Design, Inc.
Steve Wilcox - Principal
-FURNITURE DESIGNER-
-INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER-
-PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIST-
-DESIGN EDUCATOR -
- HARVESTER OF TRENDS-
furnituredesigner@gmail.com
(616) 834-5844

LETS TALK!
ABOUT ME / MY WORK
ABOUT ME - Briefly, I am a product design and development executive with 30 years experience in the concepting, design, development, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of furnishings and related products. I hold degrees in both Business Management (BSBA) and Furniture Design (BFA) and have been employed in executive level positions for manufacturers, retailers, and most recently as an independent design consultant for over a decade. I thrive on collaboration and bringing successful products to market.
ABOUT MY WORK - Typically, I work with manufacturers, marketers, and design professionals of furnishings in a wide variety of product categories, price points, materials, and styles. Utilizing traditional as well as advanced computer visualization, I assist my clients the design and development of furnishings products that are commercially successful and aesthetically appealing for the end consumer. I would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you about your next project.

SKILLS
Proven Product
Opportunity Identification
and Concepting Skills:
- Ongoing Trend Identification
- Trade Show Visits
- Competitive Shopping
- Competitive Analysis
- Innovative Thinker
- US Patent Holder
Highly Developed Skills In:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Sketching
- 3D Modeling
- Visualization
- Computer Rendering
- CAD Specifications
- Sample Development
and Review
Deadline Driven Project
Management Experience:
- Design
- Freelance Management
- Marketing Development
- Copywriting
- Art / Advertising Direction
Broad Design Category & Price Point Experience:
- Residential
- Kitchen and Bath
- Office
- Contract
- Hospitality
- Lighting
- Casegoods
- Accessories
Marketing, Merchandising,
and Sales Support:
- Showroom Design
- Logos
- Product Descriptions
- Photoshoot Management
- 3D Imagery
- Field Installation
- Ad Development / Placement
Global Product Perspective:
- Consumer Lifestyles
- Efficient use of labor / materials
- Team Player
- Cross-Functional Team Leader
- Fast / Affordable
QUICK ID
Phone
Website
Address
616-834-5844
18725 Hopi Court
Spring Lake, MI 49456
USA